Meeting with Torsten Bell on 7th January 2026
Our Chair Patricia Kennedy doesn’t let the grass grow under her feet and starts 2026 with a meeting with Torsten Bell on 7th January 2026
Thank You to Alan Gemmell MP
Alan Gemmell MP has supported the Pre97 Justice Alliance every step of the way and helped to arrange the HPPA Alliance meeting with the Pensions minister Torsten Bell.
Trustees are not in the driving seat!
Our clear message to Torsten Bell, backed up by Alliance Trustee statements for the Minister.
TRUTH IS OUT TORSTEN!
Pre-97 Alliance’s response to Torsten Bell and the attitude of parent companies to pensions trustee requests. Also our response to the recent statements from the Society of Pension Professionals’ (SPP).
Activity over September and October
HPPA and the Pre-97 Alliance members created several important high-profile events throughout September and October. It began with Patricia & David Carson contacting Elaine Stewart, the Labour MP for Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock right after her election in July 2024.
Bracknell MP pushes for a fair deal for pensioners | Bracknell News
Bracknell News October 2024 – Peter Swallow MP calls for Pension Justice.
Westminster dialogue with Torsten Bell
HPPA Event – Portcullis House (9th September)
We give evidence to the Work & Pensions Select Committee
Patricia Kennedy (HPPA), Caroline Emery (AMEX) & Jonathan Popper (BPPG) give evidence to the Work & Pensions Select Committee on 22 October 2025
i Paper news article
The link below is to an article in the iPaper by Adam Forrest. It is behind a firewall but you will find the text below.